AnswersCHS English 4 AImagery and Figurative Language in Tennyson’s “Morte d’Arthur”

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characterization
B
frame
C
prologue
D
satire
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Which excerpt from Everyman best represents how Everyman is characterized overall in the passage?

A
It is said, in prosperity men friends may find,Which in adversity be full unkind.
B
I believe that they will do so,For kind will creep where it may not go.
C
For I have a great enemy, that hath me in wait,Which intendeth me for to hinder.
D
But when I have most need, they me forsake.I am deceived; that maketh me sad.
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Read the passage from Everyman.EVERYMAN. Alack! shall we thus depart indeed? Our Lady, help, without any more comfort, Lo, Fellowship forsaketh me in my most need . . .

A
what he says.
B
what he thinks.
C
how other characters react to him.
D
how he feels about other characters.
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What is a retelling of a story in a different form or genre called?

A
plot
B
personification
C
adaptation
D
structure
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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales."Think what a safeguard it must be for youThat I, who can absolve both high and lowWhen soul from body is about to go,Should chance to fall in with your company!Let me suggest that our host here begin,Since he’s the one who’s most wrapped up in sin.Step forward, Mister Host—your offering first,And you can kiss the relics, every one!All for a penny! Out now with your purse!”

A
Chaucer criticizes the idea of preserving holy relics from the saints.
B
Chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase.
C
Chaucer highlights the need for confession before death.
D
Chaucer highlights the sinful indulgences of the church leaders.
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Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.But, as he walk’d, King Arthur panted hard,Like one that feels a nightmare on his bed

A
The metaphor helps the reader understand what the nightmare was about.
B
The simile helps the reader understand King Arthur’s pain.
C
The metaphor helps the reader understand how little sleep King Arthur got.
D
The simile helps the reader understand King Arthur’s dream.
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Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.But when he saw the wonder of the hilt,How curiously and strangely chased, he smoteHis palms together, and he cried aloud,"And if indeed I cast the brand away,Surely a precious thing, one worthy note,Should thus be lost for ever from the earth"

A
Sir Bedivere’s loyalty to King Arthur
B
Sir Bedivere’s reluctance to get rid of the sword
C
Sir Bedivere’s pain from his injury
D
Sir Bedivere’s excitement at holding the sword
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Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.Thou wouldst betray me for the precious hilt;Either from lust of gold, or like a girlValuing the giddy pleasure of the eyes.

A
the greed most people have for swords
B
King Arthur’s disappointment in Sir Bedivere
C
the excitement and happiness of the girl
D
Sir Bedivere’s disappointment in King Arthur
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What is a relic?

A
a document that confirms forgiveness
B
an official who reports to the Pope
C
an act of describing one’s sins
D
a holy object associated with a saint
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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.Thus I know how to preach against the vice Which masters me—and that is avarice.Though I myself am guilty of the sin,I know how to make other people turnFrom avarice, and bitterly repent.

A
timid
B
approachable
C
honest
D
hypocritical
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Which statements are examples of characterization? Select three answers.

A
“I don’t think your joke is funny,” she huffed, glowering at her friend.
B
The tardy bell rang, but he sauntered to class unconcerned.
C
The house loomed ominously on the hill; no occupants were visible.
D
She waited patiently as she carefully adjusted the telescope.
E
The town’s laws required that all teenagers be home by 11 p.m.
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Which sentences contain imagery? Select three options.

A
The theater showed new movies on the weekend.
B
Sweat dripping from his brow, Jordan collapsed at the finish line.
C
Elena rode her bike to work on the same route every day.
D
The pungent smell filtered out of the bustling kitchen.
E
The high-pitched train whistle caused the passengers to cover their ears.
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Which type of figurative language uses like or as to compare two things?

A
metaphor
B
adaptation
C
simile
D
personification
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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales."To start with, I declare where I’ve come from,And then produce my certificates, one by one;My licence with the seal of our lord bishopWhich I show first—that’s to protect myselfSo that nobody, whether priest or cleric,Dares interdict me from Christ’s holy work.”

A
the custom of going to confession regularly
B
the acceptance of the Church’s authority
C
the practice of traveling to distant locations
D
the importance of knowing one’s neighbors
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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales."Gentlemen” said he, "I take pains to preach In churches with a lofty, resonant voice, Regular as a bell I ring it out,For everything I say I have by heart:My text’s the same one as it always was . . .”

A
He is an intellectual who is inspired by academics.
B
He is a confident, suave performer.
C
He is a heartless, vindictive leader.
D
He is a caring counselor who is devoted to service.
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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.I preach just as you’ve heard me say; and tell A hundred taradiddles more as well.And then I do my best to stretch my neckAnd bob my head in every directionOver the folk, now this way, and now that,Just like a pigeon sitting on a barn. Both hands and tongue are busy, and so quickThat it’s a joy to watch me at my work.

A
by stating that they are lazy when they talk to parishioners
B
by illustrating their sinful behavior outside the pulpit
C
by suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances
D
by implying that they are unwilling to learn from their mistakes
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is vivid language that appeals to the senses and creates an impression.

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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.In Flanders there was once a companyOf youngsters wedded to such sin and follyAs gaming, dicing, brothels, and taverns,Where, night and day, with harps, lutes, and citherns,They spend their time in dicing and in dancing,Eating and drinking more than they can carry;And with these abominable excessesThey offer up the vilest sacrifices . . .

A
humble
B
nervous
C
sensitive
D
immoral
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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.I can sting with my tongue; and when I preachI sting so hard, the fellow can’t escapeSlander and defamation, if so beHe’s wronged my fellow-pardoners, or me,Even if I don’t give his actual name,Yet everybody knows that he’s the oneFrom hints, and other circumstantialities—That’s how I deal with people who annoy us;That’s how I spit out venom, under guiseOf piety, and seem sincerely pious.

A
by revealing the clergy’s lack of theological knowledge
B
by revealing the clergy’s disregard for people experiencing poverty
C
by revealing the clergy’s vindictive abuse of power
D
by revealing the clergy’s lack of loyalty to one another
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Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Choose three answers.

A
They translated the Bible into English.
B
They were authorized to preach.
C
They distributed indulgences.
D
They were considered the Pope’s equals.
E
They accepted donations for the Church.

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